The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 12 27

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Letter pi in cast steel EPISTLE
Papa’s after fruit stout PLUMP
Queen perhaps taking in naked entertainment CABARET
It goes on what's left to pay for public services? inheritance tax
Key of Galaxy? SPACE BAR
Areas of vegetation around Crosby getting cleaner scrubbing brush
Royal note returned by newspapers EMPRESS
Hotel niff picked up on odd occasions, result of lack of cleaning? FILTH
Bird in bamboo around river CRANE
Arrest in motion — time to begin again RESTART
Somewhat dull university magazine is supported by one local UNIMAGINATIVE
What surveyors use out training shuffling around Los Angeles TRIANGULATION
Lifetime opportunity for widespread enlightenment DAYBREAK
Inventor agreed to obstruct Olympian ARCHIMEDES
Tool to grip and lift weights, holding grams TONGS
Supporter is behind what MPs do LEGISLATE
Mischievous child in small temporary accommodation SCAMP
Appear in court, perhaps, where proceedings can last up to five days ATTEST
It'll help you understand scam message CONTEXT
We objectively mature in practice USAGE
A judge brought up previously in Bordeaux who is underground drink supplier AQUIFER
Stop to maintain temperature AVERT
Friend crossing border at an early stage PRIMAL
Following live female deer BEHIND
Carefully put in order A to M? PREEN
Men chatted casually, not getting involved DETACHMENT
Swiss mountain climbing? Severe, wanting new cover for wound PLASTER
Head away from watercourse's foul odour REEK
Producer initially embarrassed about number put on PRETEND
A group of planes RAF sent up to show weapons ARSENAL
Officer runs after a GI bride disgracefully BRIGADIER
Meat for each picnic basket HAMPER
Mark speed of star? CELEBRATE
Critically review a hotel in church style PANACHE
Looking after students having done exam PASTORAL
Good trick when trapping old game bird GROUSE
Banter assumed to be better when young? BADINAGE
Bring up a plank of wood BALSA
Good endorsement for pleasure GRATIFICATION
Concern to get in first? PREOCCUPY
Number one seed's cut in half racket NOISE